Blog : Food Bank of Delaware

May 19, 2016

Mobile Pantry Spotlight: Warner Elementary

We love getting calls from the community about how our services are positively impacting Delawareans! Last week we received a phone message from Candace Wilson (pictured), the Children and Families…

May 18, 2016

Post Internship, Pre-Real World: Intern Experience at the Food Bank of Delaware.

By: Lindsey Hargett, Communications Intern I started my internship here at the Food Bank in January unsure of what to expect; I was the new girl joining a team that…

May 17, 2016

Delaware General Assembly’s 148 in 148 initiative brings in 173,709 pounds for Food Bank of Delaware

When Delaware’s General Assembly convened the 148th session in January, they wanted to come together around a common cause – ending hunger. Their goal was aggressive, but achievable – collect…

May 16, 2016

Culinary Student Spotlight: David Faison

By: Lindsey Hargett: Communications Intern David Faison, who goes by Faison, dreams of owning his own line of food trucks across Delaware. To make that dream a reality, he enrolled…

May 13, 2016

Partner of the Year: Giant Food

Today we highlight our last honoree of the year – Giant Food! Giant has been a consistent force in our efforts to alleviate hunger in Delaware. Not only do they provide…

May 12, 2016

Donor of the Year: Chesapeake Utilities

We continue to highlight the seven groups and individuals that were honored at last month’s annual dinner! Without the support of Chesapeake Utilities, the Food Bank of Delaware would not…

Sunset cruises to benefit The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware’s Milford Branch

Starting Friday May 20, the Food Bank of Delaware will partner with Captain’s Lady Charters out of Bowers Beach to offer sunset cruises of the Delaware Bay to the general…

May 11, 2016

Supporter of the Year: Montchanin Design

We continue to highlight the seven groups and individuals that were honored at last month’s annual dinner! When the Food Bank of Delaware began pursuing options to relocate its Newark…

May 10, 2016

It’s never too early to start healthy eating habits

By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Sarah Woods, one of the Food Bank of Delaware’s WIC Food Demonstration Specialists, spoke to a standing-room-only crowd during last month’s parent meeting for the…

May 9, 2016

CANgineering winners announced

Last month, twenty-three CANgineering teams competed to create Delaware’s best structure out of food items. Seven of these teams were crowned winners of the 2016 competition! A castle, airplane, truck, piggy bank…